Pa. Vijay


B. Vijay is an Indian lyricist, poet, writer, director, producer and actor who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. He won the National [Film Award for Best Lyrics] in India for his song Ovvoru Pookalume in Cheran's Autograph.

Career

Vijay is a native of Jayankondam but grew up in Coimbatore where his father Balakrishnan was working with the national raw factory as a spinning man. His mother Saraswathi was a teacher in a government school in Coimbatore. He met K. Bhagyaraj through his brother, who was a family friend and worked with him in films and his magazine, Bhagya. Vijay made his debut as lyricist in Gnanapazham in 1996 and went on to write many popular songs.
Vijay was originally supposed to make his acting debut with Thaai Kaaviyam however the film was shelved after the launch. He then made his acting debut with Gnabagangal for which he also wrote the script.
Vijay then acted in Ilaignan, scripted by M. Karunanidhi where he was portrayed as a bonded labour of a ship. Vijay made his debut as producer and director with Strawberry. He wrote the dialogue for the Tamil dubbed version of the Telugu film Rudhramadevi. Pa Vijay, plays as a TV reporter in Nayyapudai. In 2018, he made his second film Aaruthra. For his third directorial venture, Aghathiyaa is a horror fantasy drama which stars Jiiva and Arjun in the lead roles.

Filmography

As a lyricist

Other roles

Television

TV Serials